What to know
- Phase 2 of NTE Version 1.0 begins on May 13 and runs until June 3.
- Hotori becomes the featured S-Class limited character alongside her signature Arc banner.
- Multiple bug fixes and performance optimizations are rolling out following launch feedback.
- Players can still claim Version 1.0 launch rewards and compensation during the update cycle.
Neverness to Everness is bringing its first major banner rotation since launch, with Hotori officially replacing Nanally as the featured S-Class unit for the second half of Version 1.0. The Phase 2 update begins on May 13 and is expected to remain active until June 3 before Version 1.1 arrives.
Hotori is a Cosmos Esper character focused on DPS and support utility. Her kit centers around time-related mechanics and combat buffs, making her one of the more unique characters currently available in the game. Her signature S-Class Arc will also become available through the Arc Research Program during the Phase 2 cycle.
NTE Version 1.0 update timeline
| Timeline | Event / Content |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | NTE Version 1.0 Phase 2 update goes live across all servers. |
| After Prologue Completion | Hotori’s limited character banner and signature weapon banner become available. |
| May 13 – June 3, 2026 | Hotori limited recruitment period remains active. |
| During Phase 2 | “Zero’s Companion” event begins, allowing players to choose and level a companion for rewards. |
| During Phase 2 | “Whisker Patrol” event becomes available with anomaly and Garuda enemy challenges. |
| Phase 2 Launch Day | Pink Pause heist extraction system changes go live, keeping six extraction points permanently open during matches. |
| Phase 2 Launch Day | Jun healing consistency adjustments and combat balance updates are applied. |
| Phase 2 Launch Day | Revenue requirements for Owner Selection stages are lowered. |
| Phase 2 Launch Day | New photo mode borderless frame option is added. |
| Throughout Phase 2 | Multiplayer party finder improvements and recommended player lists are active. |
| Throughout Phase 2 | Quest progression fixes, item drop fixes, achievement fixes, and environment clipping fixes are rolled out. |
| June 3, 2026 (Expected) | Version 1.0 Phase 2 concludes ahead of the expected Version 1.1 update cycle. |
Phase 2 also refreshes the banner cosmetic rewards. Players pulling on Hotori’s banner can unlock themed rewards at specific milestones, including a glider skin, vehicle livery, and an exclusive character costume tied to higher pull counts.
Outside of banners, the update continues the game’s ongoing stabilization work after launch. Recent backend patches and hotfixes have targeted crashes, UI issues, camera jitter on PS5, quest progression bugs, and performance inconsistencies reported by players during the first week of release. The developers previously confirmed continued optimization and live-service adjustments throughout Version 1.0.
Players can still access most launch-period rewards during Phase 2, including free pulls, Annulith rewards, and the S-Class standard selector distributed as part of the launch compensation campaign. Eligibility remains tied to creating a character and unlocking the in-game mail system before Version 1.0 ends.
Key details from Version 1.0 Phase 2 NTE
| Category | Changes / Details |
|---|---|
| New Content | A new playable character and her signature weapon banner become available after players complete the prologue. |
| Zero’s Companion Event | Players can select a companion, level them up through event activities, and earn rewards including Flow Cinema tickets. |
| Whisker Patrol Event | Players defeat anomalies and Garuda members to complete milestones and collect event currency and rewards. |
| Pink Pause Heist Changes | Phone booth extraction points have been reworked. Six extraction points now activate randomly at the start of the match and remain open throughout the entire run, removing the previous RNG closing system. |
| Healing Adjustments | Jun’s HP recovery effects have been standardized for more consistent healing performance during combat. |
| Technical Improvements | Revenue requirements for Owner Selection stages have been lowered, while multiple quest-trigger and item-drop issues have been fixed. |
| Photo Mode Update | A new borderless frame option has been added to photo mode for cleaner screenshots. |
| Multiplayer Improvements | The party finder now includes a recommended player list to simplify matchmaking and team formation. |
| Character & Environment Fixes | Various movement, clipping, and furniture placement issues have been resolved across multiple areas. |
| Achievement Fixes | Several achievement unlock errors and progression tracking issues have been corrected. |
The update also keeps the broader Version 1.0 content intact, including exploration across Hethereau, cross-platform progression support, new urban anomaly missions, and the game’s launch-side systems such as driving, housing, social activities, and Esper combat progression.
With Hotori’s release now confirmed, attention is already shifting toward Version 1.1, which is expected to introduce Lacrimosa and Chaos as the next major playable characters after Phase 2 concludes in early June.
